Slow fermintation ok?

Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:07 pm

I am pretty green still, my third batch is in the fermenter. This batch, IPA 1.066 target was 1.074, was put in the fermenter more than a week ago on 1/30. The airlock continues to bubble away and has a good krausen. I have heard that fermenting at lower temperatures help with a cleaner tasting beer. My last batch a milk stout 1.066OG -1.020FG was about 65* the whole time and finished in 4 days. This batch has been about 60-62 the whole time, I guess everything is ok just haven't had a beer take this long. Just anxious to get it out but I am going to have to wait dry hop after it finally finishes fermenting. Maybe I need to get another carboy so I can have multiple batches going at the same time?
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Re: Slow fermintation ok?

Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:11 am

It should be fine. You might let it warm up a little. I ferment my ales @ 67 F and it does take longer than a warmer fermentation without temp control. Wait until fermentation is complete before dry hopping. Definately buy more carboys and brew more beer.
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